For the first time in many years, the Todd County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting in Staples. The purpose of the Tuesday, Nov. 1, meeting will be held to inaugurate Todd County’s new northern service center in Staples. More...

Starting Oct. 1, prescription discount cards will be available for use by Cass County residents. The cards will provide discounts up to 20 percent on brand name drugs; and up to 50 percent on generic drugs. More...

Drivers from across the state (and at least one driver from Wisconsin) participated in the ‘Fall Brawl Demolition Derby’ at the Motley Fairgrounds Oct. 8. The event was sponsored by the Motley Fair Board. More...

The readers of ‘ The World” have taken a pleasant stroll down memory lane every week via Margo Hoemberg’s column “Looking Back.” Her inquiries about bygone days sparked many conversations and jogged our memories to provi More...

The Staples Motley girls tennis team ended their regular season with a tight 4-3 win over old Section 6 rival Long Prarie- Grey Eagle and started section round one with a convincing 7-0 win over Wadena- Deer Creek. More...

The family of Virginia Goeden let Heather Rollins know how much they appreciated her. “ We have a guardian angel, her name is Heather Rollins,” said Lynette Fellman, Goeden’s daughter. Rollins was given the&n More...

Margo Hoemberg’s final ‘Reminisce’ column appeared in last week’s issue. We’re very sorry to see that column end. We believe it touched many people. But we also understand the imperative of fulfilling a dream. More...

Staples Elementary is looking for volunteers to be part of our SPARKS program (Special People Are Reading with Kids at School). Volunteers will come to school to listen to our students read individually. More...

The annual statewide Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare guide is published by the Minnesota Board on Aging. The guide offers free, comprehensive, objective information about options for Minnesota Medicare benefi ciaries of all ages. More...

Kimberly Kay Braith, 53, of Staples, died Oct. 9, 2011 at Lakewood Health System Hospital, Staples. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. More...